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Capital Lifestyle: Of Adebayor And Dysfunctional Families22 May 2015 - (OYUNGA PALA) Absolutely no one can screw you quite as well as members of your own family. At least that is what Emmanuel Adebayor,the Togolese football who plays for Tottenham Hotspurs in the English Premier league and Togolese national team revealed. In a scathing rant,posted on his public profile on Facebook,Adebayor washed the family’s dirty linen in public. The detailed post,highlighted...

Capital Lifestyle: The Little Things That Make A Woman Sexy22 May 2015 - 1. “Confidence”
A woman with confidence in herself radiates and calls out for admiration.
2. “Well-moisturized lips”
Let your lips not be dry. Use lip balm,lip gloss,lip stick or naturally keep your lips nourished. Your sexiness is incomplete if he doesn’t get distracted by your lips.
3. “Intelligent conversations”
This will excite a grown man. Yes,as...

Capital Lifestyle: No More Excuses! How To Make Time For Workouts22 May 2015 - I had the pleasure of sitting down once again with the award winning blogger and fitness guru,Jane Mukami,to get some tips on how to stay motivated when it comes to hitting the gym.
You might remember the last set of tips she shared with us on how to get the perfect pre- and post-holiday body and if not,click here to jog your memory.
If you’re anything like me,then sometimes the idea of...

Capital Lifestyle: In Love With The Choco – Cadbury’s Launch Chocolate Airways22 May 2015 - Cadbury’s have launched an airline for chocoholics.
The Saturdays star Una Foden will be the first passenger on board the new private Cadbury Jet,which is preparing to take off to five delicious destinations.
Talking about her mouthwatering experience,the singer
revealed: “I’ve been on board the Cadbury air jet and I guarantee whoever wins this competition is going to...

Capital Lifestyle: Playboy Puts Clothes Back On For New Mobile App22 May 2015 - Playboy on Thursday launched a new mobile app — but don’t look for nudity.
The magazine’s new Playboy NOW mobile app for Android and Apple devices is tailored to its updated “safe for work” strategy,which emphasizes lifestyle and culture over buttocks and breasts.
The move follows a plan unveiled last August for its website to promote “highly sharable content...

Capital Lifestyle: 'Too Old’ Gyllenhaal, 37, Sparks Hollywood Sexism Debate22 May 2015 -
Oscar-nominated US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal was told she was too old at 37 to play the lover of a 55-year-old man,she said in comments published Thursday which went viral online.
“There are things that are really disappointing about being an actress in Hollywood that surprise me all the time,” she said in an interview with TheWrap Magazine.
“I’m 37 and I was told...

Capital Lifestyle: French Dairy Brand Elle Et Vire Launches In Kenya21 May 2015 - For centuries,baking enthusiasts and pastry chefs have been laminating their doughs with butter in order to obtain a flaky,buttery pastry,such as a great croissant or Mille-Feuille that’s deceptively airy and light,with many beautiful crispy layers.
The secret behind to such pastries? Great butter. Pastry appreciation is a growing passion in Kenya,taking from European influences and more...

Capital Lifestyle: Behind The Scenes At Cannes: Relentless Work For Stylists21 May 2015 - An army of stylists,hairdressers and make-up artists work flat-out behind the scenes at the Cannes Film Festival to ensure not an eyelash is out of place for the big moment on the red carpet.
“We have a real responsibility. At Cannes,the ‘look’ is dissected at an incredible speed,” said French hair stylist Stephane Bodin,a regular at the world’s leading film...

Capital Lifestyle: Are You The Partner Of A Sex Addict?21 May 2015 - (By Leandie Buys) In my practice,I often find myself counselling the partner of a sex addict before I counsel the addict. In this column,I will talk about what it is like to be the female partner of a male sex addict.
There are cases where women experience sex addiction,but they are much less common.
Usually,I will begin counselling a woman who has been told to ‘get help’ by her partner...

Capital Lifestyle: Why You Need To Join A Yoga Class Now21 May 2015 - “Ooommmmm”
More often that not when you ask people what they know about yoga,this is all you here. One giant misconception is that yoga is more a very relaxed form of meditation than an actual work out. You do more than just sit there with your legs crossed and eyes closed focusing on inner peace.
Have you been wondering what all they hype is about? Here are our top 5 Reasons as to why YOU need...

Capital Lifestyle: Tuxedos, Evening Gowns 'De Rigueur’ At Cannes, But Not Stilettos21 May 2015 - Cannes’ 12-day film festival may be known for its parties and play,but there’s no playing around with the dress code set half a century ago for guests climbing its celebrated red carpet.
Tuxedos and evening gowns remain “de rigueur” but stilettos are not a must,festival organisers insisted amid a row over women in flats being denied access to Cannes’ legendary red-...

Capital Lifestyle: US TV Pioneer David Letterman Bows Out21 May 2015 - The king of America’s special brand of late-night television,David Letterman,broadcasts his final show Wednesday,closing the door on a pioneering,33-year-long career that inspired a generation of comedians.
Not only is he the longest-serving nighttime US talk show host,but his unique style of caustic and at times grumpy humor set him apart even if rivals pulled in more viewers.
He...

Capital Lifestyle: Women Banned From Wearing Flats At Cannes Film Festival21 May 2015 - Emily Blunt says it’s “disappointing” women have been banned from Cannes Film Festival for not wearing high-heels.
The ‘Into The Woods’ actress has spoken out after it was claimed a group of women wearing rhinestone-embellished flat shoes were turned away from a film screening for not wearing heels.
Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her new film...

Capital Lifestyle: Sam Smith: I Want To Be A Voice For Gay Youth21 May 2015 - Sam Smith wants to be an international “voice for gay youth”.
The ‘Lay Me Down’ hitmaker who came out to fans last year wants to help people around the world who may be struggling with their sexuality and has set up a foundation to promote gay rights around the world.
Speaking to French magazine TÊTU,he said: “I would like to become a voice for gay...

Capital Lifestyle: Skipping Meals Linked To Abdominal Weight Gain20 May 2015 - Working on a flat stomach? Next time you catch yourself skipping a meal – think twice unless you like gaining weight around your midsection or you’re working on your muffin top.
Scientists at The Ohio State University have found that skipping meals could be linked to abdominal weight gain.
Skipping meals to save on calories results in larger fluctuations in insulin and glucose; and...

Capital Lifestyle: Kim Kardashian West Pursued Kanye West After Divorce20 May 2015 - (Bang Showbiz) Kim Kardashian West has revealed she pursued rapper Kanye West after her divorce from basketball player Kris Humphries because she always knew there was a “spark” between them.
Kim Kardashian West pursued Kanye West following her divorce from Kris Humphries.
The 34-year-old star split from the basketball player following just 72 days of marriage in October 2011,and was...

Capital Lifestyle: #weirdnews: Saudi Arabia Recruits Executioners20 May 2015 - Saudi Arabia advertised vacancies for eight executioners Tuesday after beheading nearly as many people since the start of the year as it did in the whole of 2014.
The civil service ministry said that no qualifications were necessary and that applicants would be exempted from the usual entrance exams.
It said that as well as beheadings,the successful candidates would be expected to carry out...

Capital Lifestyle: Mixradio Expands Amid Streaming Battle20 May 2015 - MixRadio,the streaming service originally launched by Nokia,on Tuesday expanded availability to major smartphone platforms as the market for on-demand music keeps growing.
MixRadio,which markets itself as a personalized streaming service with curated playlists,said it would be available on Androids and iPhones.
MixRadio also announced a tie-up with Taiwanese telecom company HTC,which will...

Capital Lifestyle: #socialexperiment : Men Fear Meeting Fatties Online20 May 2015 - You know Tinder right? That free location-based app that allows for social discovery hence allowing mutually interested users to meet up and form a “relationship”…Yes,that one.
Well,it turns out that people have expectations that they would like met when it comes to finally meeting that hottie they’ve had their eye on on the Tinder streets. Something funny though is that men...

Capital Lifestyle: 18 Reasons You Should Be Faithful To Your Lover /Spouse20 May 2015 -
1. Being faithful to your lover encourages your lover to be faithful to you.
2. Being faithful makes your relationship/marriage last. The quickest and easiest way to end your relationship/marriage is by cheating.
3. Being faithful gives you peace of mind,you don’t have to watch your tracks,you are not paranoid,trying to remember every lie you say.
4. Being faithful boosts the...

Capital Lifestyle: Kenya’s Revitalize Launches Revolutionary Anti-Aging Technology20 May 2015 - Leading wellness center in Kenya,Revitalize Wellness Center has partnered with UK’s Elemis to launch an Elemis Biotec System.
Revitalize Wellness Center (RWC) is the first in lifestyle brand in East Africa to launch the Elemis Biotec System.
The Elemis Biotech facial combines technology and touch,providing five advanced technologies all in a single machine.
The treatments use a combination of...

Capital Lifestyle: Oliver Mtukudzi, Just A Band, Winyo For #korogafestival19 May 2015 - Last week Capital Lifestyle shared the exciting news of music icon Oliver Mtukudzi’s forthcoming performance at the 7th edition of Koroga Festival. This week,we’re ecstatic to report that Just A Band and Winyo will be joining Zimbabwe’s Afropop legend at the Arboretum Gardens on Sunday,7th of June,2015.
Blinky Bill,Dan Muli and Mbithi Masya will be bringing Just A Band’s signature house,funk...

Capital Lifestyle: #mustlisten: 'Lazizi’ The Sauti Sol Classic Re-Imagined19 May 2015 - By Aaron Rimbui
It occurred to me that great jazz artists past and present have always reimagined pop tunes of the day. That gave me the idea of looking inward- Kenyan pop tunes that tell the stories of our times.
Sauti Sol’s ability to tell current stories through song is phenomenal. This is my take on Lazizi in a jazz trio setting which leaves lots of room to improvise yet keeping the...

Capital Lifestyle: 7 Simple Remedies To Curb Fatigue19 May 2015 - Are you always feeling tired and lazy. There are a few things you could be doing all wrong. When you’re constantly tired,you could end up being grumpy,lazy,irritable and even unhappy with life. To take care of this problem,you need to:
1. Get some sun – If you are deficient in vitamin D you are bound to feel tired,moody and stressed out. But did you know that 15 minutes in the sun will...

Capital Lifestyle: #travel: Why You Prefer Savoury Tomato Juice On Flights19 May 2015 - Why does food always seem to taste different when you’re flying? Is it the airline’s unappetizing and bland food?
Turns out,in a pressurized cabin at 30,000 feet,our perception of taste is affected. “There are several reasons for this: lack of humidity,lower air pressure,and the background noise,” Charles Spence,professor of experimental psychology at Oxford University told BBC.
Cornell...

Capital Lifestyle: Green 'Frog Prince’ Lipstick Changes To Suit Your Shade Perfectly!19 May 2015 - Heard the phrase don’t judge a book by its cover? Well you’re about to put that into practice.
Lipstick Queen,an Australian beauty brand,has released a new lip product that’s bound to catch your attention. The lipstick comes in an awkward emerald green shade that magically changes into a perfect pink when applied onto your lips.
Their new formula ensures that no two lips will look...

Capital Lifestyle: Cleansing 101: How To Wash Your Face19 May 2015 - “I have very sensitive skin so I only wash my face with soap.”
I have heard this sentence countless times in the last year and nothing is more frustrating! Sure,your mother always demanded you wash your face with soap,but bar soap really isn’t the best option for daily cleansing. The average soap has an alkaline pH of seven,while balanced skin is about 4.5 this is why soap can strip away the...

Capital Lifestyle: Tiesto Surprises With New York-Inspired Mix Album19 May 2015 - Tiesto,one of the biggest names in dance music,on Monday released without warning a new mix album that is inspired by the New York club scene.
The Dutch DJ announced the album through a video sent via social media that showed him in a helicopter observing Manhattan’s iconic skyline.
Tiesto said that New York,long a global capital for music,has become an especially important hub in the...